Mazda 6 Quiz
Body

Base installation

In this manual: Body
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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1. Cut away all of the original sealant using a razor.

2. Clean and degrease the ceramic coating on the glass and the base.

3. Apply primer to the bonding area of the glass and the base.

Caution
  • Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface or the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass.
4. Apply a height of 3.0 mm {0.12 in}

sealant to the base.


Note
  • Use only glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the base. Allow the primer to dry for approximately 30 minutes.

5. Center the base in the ceramic coating and press it onto the glass.


6. Use isopropyl alcohol to remove any excess repair sealant.

Hardening time of sealant

7. Install the rearview mirror.

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